• The rebellious spirit of the '50s!
• Foreword by Paul Dunstall
• Personal memories of the '60s/'70s UK Café Racer scene
• Previously unpublished pictures
• Unique prototypes and specials
• World-beating motorcycles, made in garden sheds
• Interviews with bike builders including Norman Hyde
• The best and worst Café Racer manufacturers
• Fascinating past advertising
• Global directory of Café Racer information
• The bikes and the people of the Ace Café London today
• The Café Racer’s future in the 21st century.
Description
The Café Racer is one of the most enduring styles of motorcycle ever created, capturing the rebellious spirit of the '50s. This is a look back at the glory days of the Café Racer, from Friday night dices on the North Circular, through the street specials craze of the Seventies, to the modern day revival.